Aggregates Management Trainee

Heidelberg Materials North America; Romeoville (IL); On-site; USD 61,700 - 82,273; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

401(k) retirement savings plan

Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits

Paid Vacation and Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials North America in Romeoville, Illinois is hiring for a position focused on managing material inventory and procurement processes. You'll collaborate with engineering and production teams, analyze material usage, and support cost-saving initiatives.

The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, excellent communication, and proficiency in inventory management software. This role offers a competitive salary with numerous benefits including medical, dental, and paid leave.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are essential.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities required.
• Proficiency in inventory management software and tools needed.
• Ability to adapt to a fast-paced work environment is a must.
• Commitment to continuous learning and professional development is important.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the management of material inventory and procurement processes.
• Collaborate with engineering and production teams to ensure material availability.
• Analyze material usage and optimize inventory levels.
• Support the implementation of cost-saving initiatives.
• Maintain accurate records and generate reports on material management activities.

Skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Excellent communication and teamwork abilities

Proficiency in inventory management software

Ability to adapt to a fast-paced work environment

Commitment to continuous learning

Job description

Heidelberg Materials is one of the world's largest suppliers of building materials. Heidelberg Materials North America operates over 450 locations across the U.S. and Canada with approximately 9,000 employees.

What You'll Be Doing

• Assist in the management of material inventory and procurement processes.
• Collaborate with engineering and production teams to ensure material availability.
• Analyze material usage and optimize inventory levels.
• Support the implementation of cost‑saving initiatives.
• Maintain accurate records and generate reports on material management activities.

What Are We Looking For

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Proficiency in inventory management software and tools.
• Ability to adapt to a fast‑paced work environment.
• Commitment to continuous learning and professional development.

Work Environment

• Dynamic and collaborative team setting.
• Opportunities for growth and advancement.
• Exposure to cutting‑edge industry practices and technologies.

What We Offer

• Competitive base salary, 401(k) retirement savings plan with an automatic company contribution as well as matching contributions, highly competitive benefits programs, including:
• Medical, Dental, and Vision along with Prescription Drug Benefits
• Health Savings Account (HSA), Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• AD&D, Short- and Long-Term Disability Coverage as well as Basic Life Insurance
• Paid Bonding Leave, 15 days of Paid Vacation, 40 hours of Paid Sick Leave and 10 Paid Holidays

Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority / Female / Veteran / Disabled

Req ID JR10010215

Minimum Pay Rate: 61,700.00

Maximum Pay Rate: 82,273.33

As part of our hiring process, we may use AI‑assisted tools to support the screening and evaluation of candidate applications and interviews. These tools help streamline the initial assessment, but all decisions about candidate advancement are made by human recruiters and hiring managers. While technology supports early steps, every interview will be handled by experienced recruiters and hiring managers to provide a personal touch.